Assessments are given and data is used to make decisions about students. Progress monitoring is ongoing and used to determine if students are making progress. It is used to build more effective programs for those who aren't making progress.



Tier 1


Effective instruction of researched base core curriculum
Periodic benchmark assessments
Clear expectations
Universal prevention
Effective student support


Tier 2


Scientifically research-based interventions
Flexible groupings
Academic/behavioral strategies designed for students who are not making expected progress
For some students
Progress monitoring every other week
Instruction should be implemented for 20 to 40 minutes four to five times a week.
Small groups




Tier 3

Intensive interventions for students who are significantly lagging behind
Progress monitoring
For a few students
Progress monitoring every week
Don't stick with an intervention if it's not working